Much Ado About Nothing - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cheri Wicks, Marketing Director
March 6, 2010 917.596.9859 cheriwicks@aol.com

American Bard Theater Company presents
Much Ado About Nothing
Directed by Jefferson Slinkard

Fourteen Performances: Friday, April 16th through Saturday, May1, 2010
Tuesday, April 20 @ 7:00pm, Monday, April 26 @ 7:00pm, Wednesdays @ 7:00pm,
Thursday, Fridays @ 8:00pm & Saturdays @ 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center, Flamboyán Theatre
107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002
www.csvcenter.com

Much Ado About Nothing, American Bard Theater Company’s second production in their inaugural season, is a romantic comedy rife with battling wits, spontaneous love, plotting, villainy and honor. Much Ado About Nothing will be performed Friday, April 16th through Saturday, May 1st at the Flamboyán Theatre, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002. Directed by Jefferson Slinkard.

Cast includes: Bryan L. Cohen, Andrew Eisenman*, Erin Gilbreth*, Tara Henderson, Jack Herholdt*, Ross Hewitt, Natalie Doyle Holmes, Marcus Denard Johnson*, Betina Joly, Damon Kinard*, Graciany Miranda, Clint Morris*,
Mary Riley, Evan Scott Schweitzer* and Cheri Wicks. *denotes member of Actor’s Equity.
Playing time is 135 minutes with one intermission.

In his comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, the Bard weaves an intricate tale of love and deception. There is the sweet, forthright love of Hero and Claudio set against Benedick and Beatrice’s sizzling battle of wits. There is Leonato’s gleeful plotting to spark a romance between Beatrice and Benedick and the cruel hoax contrived by Don John, to plant suspicion, dishonor Hero and spoil the marriage. As described by director, Jefferson Slinkard, “This play is an entertainment. It is a celebration of life and love.” In Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s characters summon up love, honor and faith to avert tragedy and inspire the heart.
The members of American Bard Theater Company are artists from different countries, lifestyles, and faiths pursuing their passion for theater in New York City. Adding to its uniqueness is ABTC’s use of the First Folio technique, a driving element of their mission. “For me, this is so exciting – to collaborate with people who come from a different point of view. It is the very crux of why I work in theater.” notes Erin Gilbreth, ABTC Managing Director. “As an Asian American actor, it is amazing to be given the chance to play Benedick. Diversity in casting is always important. We live in New York City the most diverse city in the United States, maybe the world; the theater should reflect the city.” adds Andrew Eisenman, a founding member. This production of Much Ado About Nothing allows American Bard Theater Company to bring their talents to serve the play and entertain the audience.
Details:
Location: Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center, Flamboyán Theatre,
107 Suffolk Street (between Delancy & Rivington Streets) New York, NY 10002 www.csvcenter.com
Dates& Times: April 16 - May1, 2010
Tuesday, April 20 & Monday, April 26 @ 7:00pm
Wednesdays @ 7:00pm, Thursday, Fridays @ 8:00pm & Saturdays @ 2:00pm & 8:00pm
3 previews – Opening Night, April 21st
Running Time: 135 minutes/one intermission.
Subway Information: Take the F train to Delancy or the J,M,Z trains to Suffolk Street.
Tickets: www.theatermania.com 212.352.3101
$14 previews, students & seniors, $18 general admission
Group Sales: 347.422.7309 groupsales@americanbard.org Website: www.americanbard.org